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Public Works lists 29 women who should have buildings named for them
OTTAWA – The federal government has a list of 29 prominent Canadian women it thinks…
‘Protective’ feline takes on inquisitive pit bull in Saanich, B.C.
SAANICH, B.C. – The owners of an elderly cat named Baby say their pet’s sudden…
Liberal cabinet ordered to boycott ex-Liberal minister Normandeau’s radio show
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard is ordering members of his cabinet to boycott the radio show…
Canada aims to spread Chinese immigrants across country: John McCallum
VANCOUVER – Canada’s immigration minister says it appears the country needs more newcomers, but as…
‘A very peaceful man:’ wife of Calgary imam detained in Turkey recounts ordeal
CALGARY – Rumeysa Hanci breaks down in tears when she recounts how she spent her…
Renowned B.C. garden ejects U.S. couple for dressing in Victorian-era garb
SAANICH, B.C. – A Washington state couple says they knew they’d face the occasional unanticipated…
Vandals even dumped paint in fridge of new North Vancouver house: police
VANCOUVER – Police in North Vancouver say vandals dumped over 15 pails of paint on…
Another one: Sprinter Andre De Grasse through to 200-metre final with Bolt
RIO DE JANEIRO – Andre De Grasse cruised into another final at the Rio Olympics.…
Quebec politicians cautious when questioned on possible burkini ban
QUEBEC – It would be difficult for Quebec to follow the lead of the French…
CMHC gave Maple Bank green light shortly before banking watchdog seized bank’s assets
TORONTO – Canada’s national housing agency gave Maple Bank GmbH’s Canadian branch the green light…
Equifax says delinquency rates climb higher in Alberta and Saskatchewan
OTTAWA – Delinquency rates in Alberta and Saskatchewan climbed higher in the second quarter due…
Dismissal of sex assault conviction over trial delays will stand
OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a Crown appeal in a…
Remembering his roots: Family wants Gordie Howe interred in Saskatoon statue
SASKATOON – The family of hockey great Gordie Howe wants to return Mr. Hockey to…
Handy field work: Manitoba farmer has unusual marriage proposal for girlfriend
SELKIRK, Man. – A Manitoba farmer has harvested a “yes” to a marriage proposal he…
Anti money-laundering watchdog assessing vulnerability of fintech startups
TORONTO – The director of Canada’s anti-money laundering watchdog says the agency is studying how…
Quebec man wraps up 3,200-kilometre trek down Yukon River
On the last leg of his 3,200-kilometre voyage down the Yukon River on a riverboard,…
Millions in new funding announced for infrastructure projects in N.B.
MONCTON, N.B. – The federal and New Brunswick governments have announced an agreement to spend…
‘Barnyard’ atmosphere factor in ruling in sexual harassment case: adjudicator
MONCTON, N.B. – The “barnyard-like” atmosphere of sexual banter and gestures around the office helped…
One car crash on Nova Scotia highway leads to eight others, RCMP say
SHUBENACADIE, N.S. – RCMP say a single-car crash on a Nova Scotia highway led to…
The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, Aug. 18 ___ BRAZILIAN POLICE SAY U.S. SWIMMERS…
Cost of ministerial car trips, by the numbers
OTTAWA – The transportation expenses claimed by Health Minister Jane Philpott are in the spotlight…
Canada, U.S. far apart on several key softwood issues: feds’ chief negotiator
OTTAWA – With a fall deadline approaching, Canada’s chief negotiator in the softwood-lumber talks with…
Quebec police investigating after young child found dead in parked car
ST-JEROME, Que. – The baby found dead in a parked car near a daycare centre…
QuickList: July inflation rate for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA – Canada’s national annual inflation rate was 1.3 per cent in July, Statistics Canada…